Jan/Feb from GIADA Executive Director
GIADA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Amy Bennett
2021 has come to an end and we have a fresh new start to a brand new year! Looking back on so many changes and challenges from the past year, I am thankful that most independent dealers were able to keep their dealerships open and many actually finished with a great year! I wanted to remind everyone that all dealer licenses in the state of Georgia must be renewed by March 31, 2022. Before you can renew, you must have your new 2024 Surety Bond, current insurance certificate and your CE certificate. The renewal must be completed online and the portal to renew will open after the first of January. If you are a current member of GIADA we will gladly renew the license for you!
If you have not completed your CE class, please attend one of the remaining classes. A complete list of dates and locations is on our website at GIADA.org. The last in-person class is March 11, 2022 in Atlanta at the Sonesta Atlanta Northwest. We also have the class online, which you can take on your on time. But all classes must be completed by March 31, 2022. So don’t delay! If you don’t take the class and renew your license, you will have to start the process all over with a complete application and a 4 to 6 week waiting period to get back in business with a current valid dealers license.
The state inspectors are still out and about. Don’t get fined by the Used Car Board for something simple and preventable. Take a few minutes and make sure that you have a copy of your current Dealers License, Sales Tax Certificate and Business License hanging on the wall in your office for a consumer or an inspector to see. Also, you must have your current bond, current insurance certificate (not a binder) and your current CE class certificate in your file cabinet. You can receive a $500 fine if any of these 6 things are not present.
I genuinely hope that you all have a great year. Please don’t forget to renew your membership! While networking with other dealers, make sure they are current members as well. Remember to take advantage of all your member benefits. I truly appreciate all of our members in Georgia and the many Board of Directors that make our association the best in the country!
